Spinal Cord Injury Research

Spinal Cord Injury Research Spinal Cord Injury Research is a product of the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System and Ke

Spinal Cord Injury Research is maintained by The Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS), which is a collaboration of Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. The NNJSCIS is dedicated to providing high-quality clinical care for people with SCI, conducting innovative research to advance the field of SCI rehabilitation, and providing education and training that he

lps people with SCI and their loved ones live, satisfying, healthy, and productive lives in the community. NNJSCIS is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5011-01-00). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this page do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

Last month, Kessler Foundation, in partnership with the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System Lecture Series, ho...
04/13/2026

Last month, Kessler Foundation, in partnership with the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System Lecture Series, hosted a powerful conversation with Karen Olson on purpose and resilience.

Karen’s story is a reminder that even in the face of life-changing challenges, there is always potential to rebuild, and redefine what we’re truly meant for.

Her words continue to inspire us and so many others to push beyond limitations and embrace new paths forward.

🎧 Missed it? Listen to the full conversation via the link below:

https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/meant-for-more-with-karen-olson

👏 Thank you, Karen, for sharing your journey and perspective with our community.

Join us for a monthly gathering designed for individuals living with spinal cord injury and their loved ones to come tog...
04/10/2026

Join us for a monthly gathering designed for individuals living with spinal cord injury and their loved ones to come together, share experiences, and find strength in community.

🗓 Second Wednesday of each month
⏰ 7–8 PM ET
📅 Begins April 8, 2026
📍 Via Zoom

Each session is guided by:
✨ Maryann Hobbie — SCI Survivor, chaplain, and author
✨ Angela Smith — Coordinator, Kessler Foundation’s SCI Caregiver Peer Mentoring Program

Whether you’re looking to listen, share, or simply be present, this is a space where every voice is valued.

🤝 Together, we can build resilience, encouragement, and connection.

🔗 Visit the link below to register:
https://redcap.link/i4xddsmn

Join us for a safe, supportive, and reflective gathering where people with spinal cord injury and their loved ones can c...
04/03/2026

Join us for a safe, supportive, and reflective gathering where people with spinal cord injury and their loved ones can connect, listen, and share what gives them courage, comfort, and strength.

🗓 Second Wednesday of each month
⏰ 7–8 PM ET
📅 Starting April 8, 2026
📍Via Zoom

These monthly gatherings will be led by:
✨ Maryann Hobbie — SCI Survivor, Chaplain, and Author
✨ Angela Smith — Coordinator, Kessler Foundation’s SCI Caregiver Peer Mentoring Program

Let’s come together to support one another and build strength through community.

🔗 Register here: https://redcap.link/i4xddsmn

🦽 Join us for our next Aging with SCI webinarRolling Forward: Aging Well with SCI — Technology, Mobility, and Independen...
04/01/2026

🦽 Join us for our next Aging with SCI webinar

Rolling Forward: Aging Well with SCI — Technology, Mobility, and Independence

📅 Wednesday, April 1, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM ET
📍 Virtual via Zoom

Kessler Foundation and the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems invite you to an engaging discussion on how technology and mobility solutions can support independence while aging with spinal cord injury.

Learn about:
• Smart technology for aging in place (voice assistants, home automation, safety tools)
• Adapting mobility as needs change over time
• Choosing and optimizing wheelchair setups for comfort and independence

This session will share practical, real-world strategies to help individuals with SCI stay safe, confident, and independent at home and in the community.

Register here: https://miami.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3QNnB9HlRvuO2ucPUR4Bqw

04/01/2026

Today's the start of Autism Acceptance Month! Helen Genova, PhD, associate director of the Center for Autism Research at Kessler Foundation, joined Andrew Seaman of LinkedIn's Get Hired podcast, to discuss KF-Stride ®—a web-based program empowering young adults on the autism spectrum to identify their strengths and communicate them confidently to reach their goals.

🔗 To listen, visit: https://tinyurl.com/2rjaevzm



[Video Description: Clip of Dr. Genova and Andrew Seaman sitting at a table talking.]

🎙️ In an interview with Radio LoRa Switzerland, Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson discusses the growing importance of aging with s...
03/17/2026

🎙️ In an interview with Radio LoRa Switzerland, Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson discusses the growing importance of aging with spinal cord injury—including later onset, chronic pain, and other health conditions that may develop over time.

As the average age of SCI onset has increased from 29 in the 1970s to 44 today, understanding the long-term needs of this community has become a key clinical and research priority.

Listen now:
https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/trevor-dyson-hudson-radio-lora

Robotics. Rehabilitation. Research. 🦾 Now recruiting participants with spinal cord injury. Help us test a wearable devic...
01/15/2026

Robotics. Rehabilitation. Research. 🦾 Now recruiting participants with spinal cord injury. Help us test a wearable device that may help assist arm motion. You can learn more via the link below.

https://l.feathr.co/SCIroboticarmstudy

Behind the scenes of SCI research 🔬🦾 We’re currently recruiting participants to study a robotic arm device designed to s...
01/14/2026

Behind the scenes of SCI research 🔬🦾 We’re currently recruiting participants to study a robotic arm device designed to support upper-extremity movement. Learn more via the link below.

https://l.feathr.co/SCIroboticarmstudy

SCI community 👋 Have you ever tried assistive technology for your arm or hand? We’re recruiting participants for a study...
01/13/2026

SCI community 👋 Have you ever tried assistive technology for your arm or hand? We’re recruiting participants for a study using a wearable robotic device. Learn more via the link below and see if you are eligible!

https://l.feathr.co/SCIroboticarmstudy

The January 2026 National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) report shows that employment outcomes for working-aged...
01/09/2026

The January 2026 National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) report shows that employment outcomes for working-aged people with disabilities reached all-time highs in November and December 2025, potentially representing a push past the plateau experienced since mid-2023. nTIDE is issued monthly by Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability. Learn more here: https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/employment-people-disabilities-reaches-all-time-highs-end-2025

🧪 Every year, thousands of volunteers—including people with disabilities, caregivers, and allies—team up with researcher...
01/05/2026

🧪 Every year, thousands of volunteers—including people with disabilities, caregivers, and allies—team up with researchers to advance rehabilitation science.

Wondering why it matters? Here are 3 great reasons to join a study!

❗To learn more, visit:https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/FINAL-Top%203%20Reasons%20to%20Join%20a%20Research%20Study%20with%20Kessler%20Foundation.pdf

🔗 Ready to get involved? Visit: https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies

🧠 Are you or someone you know over 60 years old and experiencing mild cognitive changes?Researchers at Kessler Foundatio...
01/04/2026

🧠 Are you or someone you know over 60 years old and experiencing mild cognitive changes?

Researchers at Kessler Foundation are studying ways to improve learning and memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment—and you can help by joining a research study.

🔗 To learn more: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/aging

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